Monthly Reader Survey

Each month, I ask my readers a question or two. Sometimes, my questions are random fun things that have nothing to do with books. Other queries are about reading and writing. Join in the fun and answer this month's survey. The results (and a new survey) will be shared later in the month.

Monthly Reader Survey

Each month, I ask my readers a question or two. Sometimes, my questions are random fun things that have nothing to do with books. Other queries are about reading and writing. Join in the fun and answer this month's survey. The results (and a new survey) will be shared later in the month.

Survey - February 2026 - Hot or Cold

Too Hot or Too Cold?

January was bitterly cold in Asheville. At one point, we had a streak of 94 consecutive hours below freezing. Despite our mountain location, it's rare to not get above freezing most days. Several sub-freezing days in a row is quite unusual.

When the temperatures were well below freezing and the wind whipped through the trees, those morning dog walks were frigid. So were some of the afternoons.

No matter how cold it got, though, I never wavered in my belief that I'd rather deal with cold weather than hot. That sticky, humid, muck of July and August is far less fun than January and February.

What about you? Which is worse? Too hot or too cold?

Privacy Note - I value my subscribers and do all I can to protect your privacy. These answers will be used exclusively by me and will not be shared with anyone except in aggregate (no personal identifying information) in next month's newsletter.

Previous Reader Surveys

Goals or Resolutions

January 30, 2025 |

As the calendar flips to a new year, I asked readers whether they set annual goals, make New Year’s resolutions, or something else.

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Favorite Holiday Specials

December 22, 2024 |

December is known for so many TV and movie events, so I asked my readers what their favorite holiday specials were.

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Reading in the Dark

November 28, 2024 |

Wintry weather makes for perfect reading, but darkness falls so early. I asked my readers their preferred solution to reading in the dark.

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Favorite School Subject

November 3, 2024 |

Seeing kids walk to school daily, I wondered what were their—and your—favorite school subjects in your student life.

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Favorite Part of Autumn

September 1, 2024 |

Autumn is one of my favorite seasons of the year. Deciding my most revered part, though, is challenging, so I asked what you like best.

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Staying Cool in the Summer Heat

August 4, 2024 |

Even here in Asheville, summer has been relentlessly hot, so I asked how you’re staying cool in the summer heat. Check out the replies.

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Favorite Summer Song - D.K. Wall Reader Survey Results

Favorite Summer Song

July 5, 2024 |

Summer conjures memories of carefree days with friends, riding bikes, and listening to the radio. What are your favorite summer songs?

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Should restaurants sing happy birthday

Should Restaurants Do The Birthday Serenade?

June 3, 2024 |

Survey results: 50% dislike birthday serenades in restaurants, 25% enjoy watching others squirm, and some love the attention. Read more!

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Salsa: Spicy or Not?

April 30, 2024 |

Nothing quite like a bowl of warm nachos, especially with some delicious salsa, but do you prefer spicy hot, cooly mild, or somewhere in between?

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Tacos—Hard or Soft Shell?

March 31, 2024 |

What could possibly be a more important question to ask you, Dear Readers. Which is your favorite taco—hard shell or soft shell?

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How Do You Like Your Coffee?

March 5, 2024 |

A steaming cup of strong, black coffee awaits me every morning. But what about my readers. Do they add cream/milk, sugar, both, or none?

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Favorite Cold Weather Meal

February 5, 2024 |

When winter is throwing its worst at you, what’s your favorite cold weather meal? My readers weigh in on this hot topic.

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